Bud Eaton
On Air HostArthur "Bud" Eaton is a writer, producer and announcer with more than 20 years of experience in broadcasting and was with KPBS Radio for more than a decade. Before joining KPBS, Bud worked in radio jobs ranging from rock jock, big band music host to news reporter. In the 1980s, Bud produced and hosted Saturday's Folk on KPBS radio, an eclectic music program. He’s been a volunteer for the KPBS Radio Reading Service for many years. Bud and his wife Shamsi and son Arash live in Clairemont.
RECENT STORIES ON KPBS
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Just weeks after Israel launched a war against Iran, and after President Trump green lit US airstrikes, all sides seemed eager to claim victory—or at least “mission accomplished.” A ceasefire is holding. But what was achieved? -
Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Guest: Thomas Friedman, New York Times columnist. After 12 days of war—first with Israel, and then the U.S.—Iran emerged as the clear loser. But even before rockets flew, Iran was already the least capable and most vulnerable of the three belligerents. So, what happens now? -
After 12 days of war—first with Israel, and then the US—Iran emerged as the clear loser. But even before rockets flew, Iran was already the least capable and most vulnerable of the three belligerents. So, what happens now?
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Some 76,000 people from Nicaragua and Honduras were covered by TPS, which provides protection from deportation and grants work permits to people from certain nations affected by war or natural disasters. -
Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meeting for their annual summit had hoped to downplay any differences with the U.S. But even a toned down group proclamation drew the ire of President Trump. -
With 7 of its most ambitious rules for cars, trucks and trains repealed, California officials now must find new ways to clean up the nation’s worst air pollution. But officials face growing pushback about affordability and costs.
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